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Oxycodone and naloxone

Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals B.V. · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Oxycodone and naloxone is a opioid Small molecule drug developed by Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals B.V.. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Moderate to severe pain, Opioid-induced respiratory depression.

Oxycodone is a mu-opioid receptor agonist, while naloxone is a mu-opioid receptor antagonist.

Oxycodone is a mu-opioid receptor agonist, while naloxone is a mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Used for Moderate to severe pain, Opioid-induced respiratory depression.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameOxycodone and naloxone
SponsorMundipharma Pharmaceuticals B.V.
Drug classopioid
Targetmu-opioid receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Oxycodone's agonism at the mu-opioid receptor leads to analgesia, while naloxone's antagonism reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression. This combination allows for pain relief with a reduced risk of overdose.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Oxycodone and naloxone

What is Oxycodone and naloxone?

Oxycodone and naloxone is a opioid drug developed by Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals B.V., indicated for Moderate to severe pain, Opioid-induced respiratory depression.

How does Oxycodone and naloxone work?

Oxycodone is a mu-opioid receptor agonist, while naloxone is a mu-opioid receptor antagonist.

What is Oxycodone and naloxone used for?

Oxycodone and naloxone is indicated for Moderate to severe pain, Opioid-induced respiratory depression.

Who makes Oxycodone and naloxone?

Oxycodone and naloxone is developed by Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals B.V. (see full Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals B.V. pipeline at /company/mundipharma-pharmaceuticals-b-v).

What drug class is Oxycodone and naloxone in?

Oxycodone and naloxone belongs to the opioid class. See all opioid drugs at /class/opioid.

What development phase is Oxycodone and naloxone in?

Oxycodone and naloxone is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Oxycodone and naloxone?

Common side effects of Oxycodone and naloxone include Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Dizziness, Headache.

What does Oxycodone and naloxone target?

Oxycodone and naloxone targets mu-opioid receptor and is a opioid.

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